Category: Post Business

Comrades,

Welcome to February. As we move deeper into the new year, I am encouraged by the energy, ideas, and opportunities in front of us. This month represents progress, connection, and momentum for VFW Post 3063.

At our February meeting, we will be bringing forward a motion to accept proposals to begin the next phase of redevelopment planning, following our recent meetings with Councilmembers Kettle and Strauss. These conversations were constructive and forward-looking, and the motion before the membership is an important step in shaping the future of our Post. I encourage members to attend (in person or via Zoom), listen, and participate as we consider what comes next. How do we ensure our post remains a place for veterans and the larger community to connect and be of service to one another?

I would also like to express everyone’s appreciation for the continued contributions of our membership.  The time people take to question motions, practices, and governance procedures is why our post continues to thrive. Active members make for vigorous posts. Thank you all.

February is also a time for fellowship—and that means we’ll be hosting a Mardi Gras social this month, and I hope you’ll join us. Thursday 12 February. These gatherings are about more than food and fun; they are how we strengthen bonds, welcome new faces, and remind ourselves that this Post is a place to relax and enjoy one another’s company. Let’s get together and have some fun.

Looking ahead to next month, please mark your calendars for March 28th, when we will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of VFW Post 3063. This will be a significant milestone in our history, and we will also take time during this event to honor our Vietnam-era veterans for their service and sacrifice. I strongly encourage all members to plan to attend and help us make this a meaningful and memorable occasion.

Finally, February is Black History Month. While its meaning has evolved in many ways over time, its origins were rooted in remembrance, reflection, and gratitude—recognizing progress made and the service of those who helped shape our nation. Initially Negroe History Week centered on the birthdays of Lincoln and Douglass.  This month, I invite members to take a moment to talk with one another about service and experience. Listen to the stories of those who served in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and other eras. These conversations—between comrades—are at the heart of what makes the VFW important and enduring.  We will continue to strive for a country where all contributions are valued, honored, and rewarded.

Thank you for being part of this Post, for showing up, and for continuing to move us forward together.

Respectfully,
Harold Hamilton
Commander, VFW Post 3063

Hello Mighty VFW Post 3063, The national conference was an experience. I had no idea what to expect. Now that I have somewhat of a clue, I’ll be better prepared for next year’s convention! Posts all over the country are like ours, navigating the new landscape and still finding ways to serve veterans. The convention also did a great job of explaining why we need a VFW. Veterans of foreign wars need their issues not to be subsumed under the general category of “veteran” services. Thank you. Fall is rapidly approaching, and we have many social events. The annual fundraiser, Veterans Day event, and Christmas party. Looking forward to seeing everyone around the post for our celebrations. Please get the word out!  Patriotic essays!  Let’s increase our submissions. I encourage everyone to attend our major events and look out for a few social events in between. Let’s make business meetings a focus for committees and other leadership. The information, of course, will remain available to all, but I would like to ensure we don’t overtax ourselves and emphasize what’s important. Camaraderie! We’ll be hearing from you soon, as our veteran intern will be at the post, and we will hire a young person to serve each season. We are here to serve. Thank you. At your service, H2

Hello Comrades, Thanks to all who volunteered at this year’s Seafood Festival in Ballard. It was hot, but our membership is hotter, and we continued making connections in the community, which may gain us a couple of new members! This is why we leave the walls of our post to meet veterans and let the community know we are present and active. It was good to see new and not-so-new members bonding and representing our post. This post truly represents the best of our nation and its ideals.  I am heading to the VFW conference in Columbus the day after our business meeting. Please, tell me what I need to ask on your behalf. I have questions, and I am sure you do too. Let me raise questions for our membership to National.  As we move into the fall, let’s set a few priorities: – Our Christmas event must be fantastic.  Let’s hear ideas on how to ensure it remains memorable, as always.  – Essay Contest participation.  If you know youth in this age range, please encourage their involvement.  These soft connects are another route to getting word out. – Traditions.  There is a tendency to see tradition as outdated or quaint in certain mindsets, but our organization should not be too quick to turn away from the mythos underpinning our beliefs.  At business meetings let’s make an effort to adhere to our traditions. At your service, H2